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PULITZER PRIZE FINALIST - NATIONAL BESTSELLER - A wondrous and shattering award-winning novel that follows twelve characters from Native communities: all traveling to the Big Oakland Powwow, all connected to one another in ways they may not yet realize. A contemporary classic, this "astonishing literary debut" (Margaret Atwood, bestselling author of The Handmaid's Tale) "places Native American voices front and center" (NPR/Fresh Air). One of The Atlantic's Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years Among them is Jacquie Red Feather, newly sober and trying to make it back to the family she left behind. Dene Oxendene, pulling his life together after his uncle's death and working at the powwow to honor his memory. Fourteen-year-old Orvil, coming to perform traditional dance for the very first time. They converge and collide on one fateful day at the Big Oakland Powwow and together this chorus of voices tells of the plight of the urban Native American--grappling with a complex and painful history, with an inheritance of beauty and spirituality, with communion and sacrifice and heroism A book with "so much jangling energy and brings so much news from a distinct corner of American life that it's a revelation" (The New York Times). It is fierce, funny, suspenseful, and impossible to put down--full of poetry and rage, exploding onto the page with urgency and force. There There is at once poignant and unflinching, utterly contemporary and truly unforgettable. Don't miss Tommy Orange's new book, Wandering Stars
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0525520376
ISBN13:9780525520375
Release Date:June 2018
Publisher:Knopf Publishing Group
Length:304 Pages
Weight:1.06 lbs.
Dimensions:1.3" x 5.8" x 8.3"
Customer Reviews
6 ratings
Devastatingly Beautiful
Published by Nima G , 1 year ago
There is no wonder why this book was a Pulitzer Prize finalist. There is an rich, beautiful, intensity to this book that I cannot say I have experienced in my reading as of late. Truly haunting and wonderful book.
This book will haunt you, and you’ll love it.
Published by Merlin the Awkward , 1 year ago
This is a title that I’ve repurchased 6+ times since the first. I keep giving it away! These stories, the voices this author creates, will resonate powerfully. A modern tale of coming together, connectivity, and the predictable unpredictability of life. Tommy Orange will take a piece of your heart for keeps, and deserves it.
Not what I was expecting
Published by Chelle , 1 year ago
This was a book club pick and was outside of the norm for me. I liked it and it’s extremely well written.
Very thought provoking!
Wonderful Book for all Lovers of A good story
Published by VinkyLu07 , 2 years ago
An incredibly interesting and unique story weaving characters complicated lives and bittersweet stories together into and event you will be glad you followed them to. Natives have a bright and bold voice in Tommy Orange.
This book will stay with me
Published by Jenny V , 4 years ago
I have curated a collection of books to re-read, and "There There" is among them now. Tommy Orange is an Author on my watch for more list.
Unique and well put together!
Published by Yasmin , 4 years ago
The book does an amazing job of following 12 characters and ultimately bringing them all together. Orange does a great job of keeping things organized; it is easy to keep track of who is who and what their stories are. He was inspired by Louise Erdrich so if you are a fan of her books you’ll be interested in this one. I would read it again and again to understand all of the themes (also because it’s that good).
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